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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1994TAURUS V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCYLINDER IDENTIFICATION SENSORDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
1994 Ford Taurus V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHO
Cylinder Identification Sensor: Description and Operation
1994 Ford Taurus V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHOSECTION Description and Operation
Camshaft Sensor:
PURPOSE
In a Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection (SEFI) system each individual fuel injector is energized just prior to the opening of its corresponding intake valve. The Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor is used to identify when number 1 cylinder is on compression stroke and to generate the Cylinder Identification (CID) signal. This CID signal allows the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to sequence the fuel injectors in the correct order.
CONSTRUCTION
CMP is a single hall effect magnetic switch, activated by a single vane which is driven by the camshaft.
PIP and CMP Signal Comparison:
OPERATION
The camshaft drives a single vane hall effect switch, As the vane passes through the hall effect switch it creates a square wave signal which alternates between battery voltage and 0.0 volts.
RELATED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
DTC 214 - Cylinder Identification (CID) circuit failure.
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.